zambian residents + sadc riders
Craft your ideal escape!
3 NIGHT HORSE SAFARI WITH OPTIONAL PRE + POST ACCOMMODATION
We’re excited to share our little slice of paradise with local and SADC riders! We now offer a special rate just for you, making this unforgettable adventure more accessible. Build your stay around our 3-night horseback safari, where you’ll explore Zambia’s stunning landscapes on horseback, with flexible accommodation options at Chundukwa River Lodge for your pre and post stay, where you can self-cater at Chundu Cottage or opt for a Full Board Stay.
View our 2025 departure dates here!
NON-RIDING PARTNERS
We understand that not everyone rides, and that’s why non-riding partners and friends are warmly invited to join the adventure! While riders explore the conservancy on horseback, non-riders can enjoy the Simalaha Wildlife Conservancy in other ways.
Our camp offers a serene escape where you can truly reboot and revive your senses. With its peaceful energy and breathtaking landscapes, it’s the perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the world. There are gentle safari options available, walks, biking and boating can all be arranged - otherwise bring some good books and look forward to DNA - the do-nothing activity!
Kindly note that non-riding guests stay on the same basis and are charged the same rate.
What you'll love
Our horses are living The Good Life in the Simalaha! We prioritize the well-being of our horses by embracing the 3 F’s of equine welfare: freedom, friends and forage! Our horses run wild as a herd in the Simalaha Conservancy and come in for grooming, feeding and rides.
Insiders tip
Don’t forget your swimwear! Our eco-pool doubles up as a wildlife hide, ideal for photographers and for spotting rare nocturnal creatures.
Something to think about
If our horse safari camp is booked on an exclusive-use basis, we are happy to accommodate families with children - and groups of mixed riding abilities, ensuring everyone has a memorable experience tailored to their comfort and skill levels.
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Fly into Livingstone Airport (HMIA / LVI) or self-drive to Chundukwa River Lodge
Overnight at Chundukwa River Lodge on a Self-Catering Basis - or opt for a Full Board Stay.
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At a pre-arranged time, we will depart for Zambian Horseback Safaris!
Take our River Transfer or self-drive to our horse safari camp.
Overnight at Zambian Horseback Safaris in a Luxury Safari Tent on a Full-Board Basis
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We start each day before dawn at Zambian Horseback Safaris, with your choice of tea or coffee and a light breakfast before setting off in search of wildlife and adventure. We watch the sunrise each morning from horseback, a magnificent tradition that we love to share with our guests! Every day will be spent exploring the Simalaha Wilderness on horseback, an area of epic significance – 180,000 km² of raw wilderness – a place to immerse oneself in the vast plains; gently approaching and appreciating huge herds of wildlife, mopane forests, giant and ancient baobab trees, the life-giving Zambezi River and the people that call this land home – Lozi people who go about their day to day lives between the riverbanks and their homesteads, moving their cattle along the Riverbeds and fishing for their families on the river.
Overnight at Zambian Horseback Safaris in a Luxury Safari Tent on a Full-Board Basis
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For riders, being able to canter into the horizon on land without predators and without holes is an absolute joy. We encourage riders to enjoy the space and to experience the pure riding freedom of the Simalaha. Here, time seems to stretch and slow right down. It's an opportunity to disconnect from responsibilities and routines and to connect with nature.
Overnight at Zambian Horseback Safaris in a Luxury Safari Tent on a Full-Board Basis
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This morning, enjoy a final opportunity to canter across the plains, and enjoy the sunrise and wildlife before our return journey to Livingstone.
Overnight at Chundukwa River Lodge on a Self-Catering Basis - or opt for a Full Board Stay.
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Enjoy the sunrise from your Riverside Chalet, and perhaps take a morning ride along the river!
Take a transfer back to Livingstone Airport, or prepare for your next adventure by road.
5 Night Itinerary (SAMPLE)
WHAT’S INCLUDED
+ 3 Nights at Zambian Horseback Safaris on a Full Board Basis
All your meals, bush picnics, pop-up sundowners, snacks and teas & coffees
5-7 hours of riding per day, depending on your preference. We make a provision of two horses per rider
Single or Shared accommodation in a safari tent in our luxury eco camp
Park Fees of USD $50.00 per person per night* - a direct contribution to the Simalaha Community Conservancy toward their wildlife and community projects. Thank you for supporting Responsible Tourism! *USD $20.00 per person per night for Zambian Res
VAT, Tourism Levy & Service Charges
+ Optional pre and post accommodation at Chundukwa River Lodge on a Full Board or Self-Catering Basis
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
+ Flights and visas
+ Victoria Falls / Kasane arrivals and departures - available at additional fee
+ Personal medical and travel insurance with medi-evacuation cover (compulsory)
Zambian Horseback Safaris - our Full Board rate excludes all drinks, return Transfers from Chundukwa River Lodge to Zambian Horseback Safaris and the optional starbed experience.
Chundukwa River Lodge - to be advised, depending on your package.
HOW TO BOOK
To ensure the best experience for everyone, we kindly ask all interested riders to complete and return our Riding Form. This form helps us understand your riding experience, allowing us to match you with the right horse and ensure a safe, enjoyable safari for all participants.
